Migrate / Canada / Provincial Program / Alberta
It enables the government of Alberta to choose immigrants in accordance with the province's economic requirements and labour market.
You currently have eight alternatives if you want to immigrate to Alberta. You can use this page to determine which immigration stream is best for your circumstances.
Streams for workers
Streams for entrepreneurs
| Category | Is a job required ? | Is the stream aligned with Express Entry ? | Is it currently receiving applications? | Connection to province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | Yes | No | Yes | Have work experience in the province |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream | No | Yes | Yes | Have work experience in the province (or) Possess an Alberta permanent resident or Canadian citizen as a parent, child, brother, or sister |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | Yes | Yes | Yes | Having a job offer for full-time work in Alberta or working there full-time |
| Rural Renewal Stream | Yes | No | Yes | Must be able to live and work in the specified community in Alberta and have the intention to do so. |
| Farm Stream | No | No | Yes | N/A |
| Graduate Entrepreneur Stream | No | No | Yes | Completed education in Alberta |
| Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream | No | No | Yes | N/A |
| Rural Entrepreneur Stream | No | No | Yes | A letter of support from a participating rural Alberta community is required |
The Alberta Opportunity Stream accepts applications for provincial nominations from foreign nationals employed in Alberta and international graduates who finished their studies at an accredited Alberta post-secondary institution.
Application Fee : CAD $500
How it works :
The AAIP online portal is where applicants who are interested in the Alberta Opportunity Stream must finish their applications. Candidates will next be required to provide particular documents based on their unique circumstances and pay the online application fee.
Minimum Requirements :
Alberta may propose those who have previously registered in the federal Express Entry system through the express entry stream. The province may extend an invitation to apply to people who have shown ties to Alberta and who possess the qualifications to support the expansion of the province's economy.
Candidates for Express Entry who are nominated by Alberta are given an additional 600 CRS points. This essentially ensures that you will be invited to submit an application for permanent residence at the upcoming Express Entry draw.
Application Fee : CAD $500
How it works :
By invitation only, the Alberta Express Entry Stream operates. The Alberta government may submit a Notification of Interest (NOI) to the federal system on behalf of candidates who have Express Entry profiles. Following that, invited candidates have a finite amount of time to let the province know that they would like to be considered for selection under this stream.
If chosen, candidates will be asked by the AAIP to submit the necessary paperwork on the AAIP website in order to file for provincial nomination.
Minimum Requirements :
For tech workers who are eligible for the Alberta Express Entry Stream and have a profile in the federal government's Express Entry system, there is a fast-track immigration program called the Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway. Anyone who believes they meet the stream's eligibility requirements is welcome to submit an online form on the AAIP portal to be evaluated for this stream. The AINP invites the candidate to submit an application for a provincial nomination when the AAIP confirms that the candidate satisfies the minimal eligibility requirements.
Application Fee: CAD $500
How it works :
Candidates who are employed by or have a job offer from an employer in the Alberta technology sector in an approved tech occupation and who meet the qualifications for the Alberta Express Entry stream may start the application process under the expedited pathway. They must do so by submitting an online form on the AAIP website. Candidates that satisfy the stream requirements will be invited by the AAIP to apply for provincial nomination by completing the necessary paperwork via the AAIP online portal.
Minimum Requirements :
The Rural Renewal Stream is for candidates who have a job offer from an Alberta employer to work in rural communities in Alberta.
Application Fee : CAD $500
How it works :
This stream is community-driven, which means that candidates must first obtain the support of a participating community in Alberta. Designated communities work to attract and retain foreign nationals, employers make them a job offer, and the community is responsible for ensuring that the candidate meets the stream criteria. A letter of support is then provided to the foreign national. Once the foreign national receives the endorsement they submit their application to the AAIP.
Minimum Requirements :
Candidates interested in moving to Alberta to buy or start a farming business should apply through the Self-Employed Farmer Stream.
Application Fee : CAD $500
How it works :
The Alberta government must get a copy of any interested candidates business plans before making a choice. To verify that the business plan is realistic and that the project satisfies the requirements of Alberta's agriculture industry, the AAIP based its decision on consultation with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. If you receive a favourable ruling, you must subsequently compile the necessary paperwork and complete the necessary papers for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as well as the provincial government of Alberta (IRCC).
Minimum Requirements :
For foreign graduates of recognized Alberta post-secondary schools who are interested in starting or running a business in Alberta, there is the International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream.
Application Fee: CAD $3,500
How it works :
Through the AAIP online portal, interested candidates must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Within 30 days, you will be given an EOI score, and the top applicants will be requested to submit a Business Application.
After getting an email requesting one, you have 90 days to complete a Business Application. You must also turn in the necessary paperwork.
Minimum Requirements :
Start-Up for Foreign Graduates in Alberta Graduates from universities abroad who want to establish a start-up company in Alberta and settle permanently in Canada are eligible for a visa.
Application Fee : CAD $3,500
How it works :
You must cooperate with a designated agency if you're interested in this program. If you meet the conditions, this organisation will provide you a letter of recommendation.
Then, using the AAIP Portal, you must submit your letter of reference together with their Expression of Interest (EOI).
The organization will also offer a written report on how they evaluated your suggested business plan. This report must be included with your application.
What are the designated agencies ?
Minimum Requirements :
Candidates who want to launch a business in Alberta's rural regions should apply to the Rural Entrepreneur Stream.
Application Fee : CAD $3,500
How it works :
Due to the community-driven nature of this stream, prospective company owners in rural Alberta must first get in touch with a participating community and arrange an exploratory visit. Following the exploratory visit, the business owner is required to submit a business plan that details the venture and its advantages for the neighbourhood. The entrepreneur is then given a letter of support. The foreign national submits an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the AAIP once they have the community's backing.
Minimum Requirements :
A letter of support from a participating rural Alberta community is required.
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